Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Honored By
William E. 'Peter' Plank
Relationship
Soldier Buddy
HE SAILED OVERSEAS FROM SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 22, 1942 ABOARD 'SS LURLINE' AS A SERGEANT WITH COMPANY G, 126TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 32ND INFANTRY 'RED ARROW' DIVISION. HE ARRIVED IN ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA MAY 14, 1942 AND SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.